49Make the Most of an Off-Site

If you or your team needs some concentrated time to sort out a strategy, solve a big problem, or step back and innovate, an off-site may be just what the doctor ordered. Getting away from the office, and the usual interruptions, can revive your enthusiasm for a business or project, and rev up your focus. To make the most of your time away:

Take 1 to 5 Days Away

If possible, stay for longer than a day. Even though you save money by eliminating overnight accommodations, you miss out on the opportunity to socialize and informally discuss work-related issues in the evening.

Go Easy on the PowerPoint

Although certain data is no doubt important to communicate, back-to-back PowerPoint presentations and endless ramblings ...

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